Originally Posted by
Guy
Boogiedown, we don't know each other in the real world so at Soulful Detroit we are only the sum of our contributions on this board. This is the second time in a few weeks I've observed you comment in an manner that was disapproving, or perhaps just incredulous, at the suggestion that a Black female performer's career -- or commentary about her career -- was negatively impacted by prejudice relating to race or gender.
I am surprised that you do not remember the recent discussion -- nominally about Diana Ross's net worth -- wherein another member made a comment about the inanity of the article and ascribed it to Diana Ross' gender. You pointedly, and negatively, reacted to the introduction of gender politics -- something about playing a "card."
You've done the same thing here. Appearing to challenge another poster's opinion about how the politics of race negatively impacted Phyllis Hyman's artistic and commercial potential.
I addressed you directly in that Ross thread. In that thread, and this one, I have no curiosity about your ideology. I am more curious that in this moment in our collective cultural evolution you would -- again -- pointedly challenge another person's opinion that politics can bear on a black woman's career prospects. You allowed that perhaps you were "missing something" and I merely affirmed that you likely are missing something.
Carlo, provided excellent commentary in support of his opinion.
Of course, you are entitled to an opinion and we are free to comment anywhere about anything within the rules of this forum. Please know I was not trying to provoke an argument then or now. I am only responding now to clarify so there is no enmity between us. In most other respects, especially as relates to our love of Black music, I think we have a great deal in common.